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On March 26th, analysts at Barclays stated in a report that due to factors such as divergence in monetary policy room to maneuver, US monetary policy continues to offer greater support to risk assets than that of Europe. The analysts said, "The contrast is stark on the monetary policy front: while Europe is more exposed to the oil shock, markets still reflect expectations of further tightening, whereas the Fed has more room to look past recent energy-driven inflation and is inclined to ease rather than hike again." They indicated that this policy asymmetry widens the gap between US and European stock markets. "The US continues to offer a clearer combination of double-digit earnings growth, non-cyclical AI-driven capex, margin support, and policy flexibility, providing reasons to remain constructive on US equities relative to European equities." (Zhitong Finance)

[Barclays: Divergent Monetary Policy Favors US Equities]On March 26th, analysts at Barclays stated in a report that due to factors such as divergence in monetary policy room to maneuver, US monetary policy continues to offer greater support to risk assets than that of Europe. The analysts said, "The contrast is stark on the monetary policy front: while Europe is more exposed to the oil shock, markets still reflect expectations of further tightening, whereas the Fed has more room to look past recent energy-driven inflation and is inclined to ease rather than hike again." They indicated that this policy asymmetry widens the gap between US and European stock markets. "The US continues to offer a clearer combination of double-digit earnings growth, non-cyclical AI-driven capex, margin support, and policy flexibility, providing reasons to remain constructive on US equities relative to European equities." (Zhitong Finance)

Barclays: Divergent Monetary Policy Favors US Equities

On March 26, according to Turkey's NTV television, a Turkish oil tanker loaded with crude oil was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea near Istanbul. The report stated that the attack occurred 15 nautical miles from the Bosphorus Strait, targeting the tanker "M/T Altura". Ship tracking data shows that the tanker was carrying approximately 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil shipped from Novorossiysk. The "M/T Altura" has been sanctioned by the UK and the EU, but has not yet been added to the US sanctions list. Turkish maritime news website HaberDenizde reported that an explosion occurred in the tanker's bridge and water ingress was observed in the engine room. There are currently no reports of casualties.

[Turkish Oil Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Attacked by Drone in Black Sea]On March 26, according to Turkey's NTV television, a Turkish oil tanker loaded with crude oil was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea near Istanbul. The report stated that the attack occurred 15 nautical miles from the Bosphorus Strait, targeting the tanker "M/T Altura". Ship tracking data shows that the tanker was carrying approximately 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil shipped from Novorossiysk. The "M/T Altura" has been sanctioned by the UK and the EU, but has not yet been added to the US sanctions list. Turkish maritime news website HaberDenizde reported that an explosion occurred in the tanker's bridge and water ingress was observed in the engine room. There are currently no reports of casualties.

Turkish Oil Tanker Carrying Russian Crude Attacked by Drone in Black Sea

On March 26, spot gold fell 2% intra-day, trading at $4416.05 per ounce. Spot silver dropped over 3% intra-day, currently at $69.05 per ounce. (Jie Shi)

[Spot Gold Falls 2% Intra-day to $4416.05/oz]On March 26, spot gold fell 2% intra-day, trading at $4416.05 per ounce. Spot silver dropped over 3% intra-day, currently at $69.05 per ounce. (Jie Shi)

Spot Gold Falls 2% Intra-day to $4416.05/oz

March 26th news: According to Forbes, although the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifted the retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in October 2025, actual access is still subject to multiple restrictions.

Bitcoin ETNs are classified as 'restricted mass market investments,' requiring investors to go through processes such as risk warnings, appropriateness tests, and cooling-off periods. Furthermore, they are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Additionally, major banks like HSBC and Barclays have imposed limits on transfers to crypto exchanges, with some even blocking related transactions outright.

The head of European financial institutions at Bitwise Asset Management stated that the FCA's 'same risk, same regulation' principle is too broad, conflating Bitcoin with speculative tokens. This leads investors to seek out offshore platforms with weaker regulation.

From April 2026, crypto ETNs will not be eligible for mainstream ISA tax-free accounts and can only be held within Innovative Finance ISAs, further limiting tax-advantaged holding channels. Critics point out that regulatory measures intended to reduce risk are instead pushing investors into higher-risk environments, contradicting the original intention of consumer protection.

[UK FCA Eases Bitcoin Access, But Multiple Barriers Remain]March 26th news: According to Forbes, although the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) lifted the retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in October 2025, actual access is still subject to multiple restrictions.

Bitcoin ETNs are classified as 'restricted mass market investments,' requiring investors to go through processes such as risk warnings, appropriateness tests, and cooling-off periods. Furthermore, they are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Additionally, major banks like HSBC and Barclays have imposed limits on transfers to crypto exchanges, with some even blocking related transactions outright.

The head of European financial institutions at Bitwise Asset Management stated that the FCA's 'same risk, same regulation' principle is too broad, conflating Bitcoin with speculative tokens. This leads investors to seek out offshore platforms with weaker regulation.

From April 2026, crypto ETNs will not be eligible for mainstream ISA tax-free accounts and can only be held within Innovative Finance ISAs, further limiting tax-advantaged holding channels. Critics point out that regulatory measures intended to reduce risk are instead pushing investors into higher-risk environments, contradicting the original intention of consumer protection.

UK FCA Eases Bitcoin Access, But Multiple Barriers Remain

On March 26, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin fell below $70,000, currently trading at $69,976, a 1.6% decrease in the past 24 hours.

[Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000]On March 26, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin fell below $70,000, currently trading at $69,976, a 1.6% decrease in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000

On March 26th, according to Alternative data, the cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index is at 10 today (14 yesterday), indicating a rise in market "fear" sentiment. Note: The Fear & Greed Index ranges from 0-100 and includes indicators such as: Volatility (25%), Market Volume (25%), Social Media Dominance (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%).

[Crypto Fear Index Drops to 10, Market "Fear" Sentiment Rises]On March 26th, according to Alternative data, the cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index is at 10 today (14 yesterday), indicating a rise in market "fear" sentiment. Note: The Fear & Greed Index ranges from 0-100 and includes indicators such as: Volatility (25%), Market Volume (25%), Social Media Dominance (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%).

Crypto Fear Index Drops to 10, Market "Fear" Sentiment Rises

On March 26, according to Coinglass data, if Bitcoin falls below $68,000, major centralized exchanges (CEXs) could see cumulative long liquidations reach $719 million. Conversely, if Bitcoin breaks above $72,000, cumulative short liquidations on major CEXs could reach $834 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the precise number of contracts awaiting liquidation or the exact value of liquidated contracts. The bars on a liquidation chart actually represent the importance, or strength, of each liquidation cluster relative to its neighboring clusters. Therefore, liquidation charts show the extent to which a price level will be impacted if reached. Taller 'liquidation bars' indicate that a price reaching that level will trigger a more intense reaction due to a wave of liquidity.

[Bitcoin Below $68K Could Trigger $719 Million in Long Liquidations on Major CEXs]On March 26, according to Coinglass data, if Bitcoin falls below $68,000, major centralized exchanges (CEXs) could see cumulative long liquidations reach $719 million. Conversely, if Bitcoin breaks above $72,000, cumulative short liquidations on major CEXs could reach $834 million. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the precise number of contracts awaiting liquidation or the exact value of liquidated contracts. The bars on a liquidation chart actually represent the importance, or strength, of each liquidation cluster relative to its neighboring clusters. Therefore, liquidation charts show the extent to which a price level will be impacted if reached. Taller 'liquidation bars' indicate that a price reaching that level will trigger a more intense reaction due to a wave of liquidity.

Bitcoin Below $68K Could Trigger $719 Million in Long Liquidations on Major CEXs

On March 26, Cointelegraph reported that U.S. lawmakers have recently introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting members of Congress, the President, and other senior government officials from placing bets on prediction markets. The proposal, spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski, was introduced on Tuesday and is titled the "Preventing Real-Time Exploitation and Deceptive Congressional Trading Act" (abbreviated as the PREDICT Act).

[U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Betting by Congress Members, President, and High Officials on Prediction Markets]On March 26, Cointelegraph reported that U.S. lawmakers have recently introduced a bill aimed at prohibiting members of Congress, the President, and other senior government officials from placing bets on prediction markets. The proposal, spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski, was introduced on Tuesday and is titled the "Preventing Real-Time Exploitation and Deceptive Congressional Trading Act" (abbreviated as the PREDICT Act).

U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Betting by Congress Members, President, and High Officials on Prediction Markets

On March 26, according to CCTV News, several institutions have recently increased the probability of the U.S. economy entering a recession due to the prolonged conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which poses additional downside risks to the economy. As of the 25th, Moody's Analytics reported that its model indicates a 48.6% chance of the U.S. economy entering a recession within the next 12 months; Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for this probability to 30%. Wilmington Trust and EY-Parthenon estimate the probability of a recession at 45% and 40%, respectively. Typically, this probability should be around 20%. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, expressed concern that the risk of recession is 'uncomfortably high and continues to rise,' making economic recession a real threat. If current high oil prices persist until late May or the end of the second quarter, 'the U.S. economy will enter a recession.'

[Multiple Institutions Raise Probability of U.S. Economic Recession]On March 26, according to CCTV News, several institutions have recently increased the probability of the U.S. economy entering a recession due to the prolonged conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which poses additional downside risks to the economy. As of the 25th, Moody's Analytics reported that its model indicates a 48.6% chance of the U.S. economy entering a recession within the next 12 months; Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for this probability to 30%. Wilmington Trust and EY-Parthenon estimate the probability of a recession at 45% and 40%, respectively. Typically, this probability should be around 20%. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, expressed concern that the risk of recession is 'uncomfortably high and continues to rise,' making economic recession a real threat. If current high oil prices persist until late May or the end of the second quarter, 'the U.S. economy will enter a recession.'

Multiple Institutions Raise Probability of U.S. Economic Recession

soft drink giant Pepsi has announced that it shall be introducing its NFTs to the Indian market. Pepsi’s NFT Ecosystem has been designed by Timea Balo, an illustrator, to co-curate the Pepsi Black NFT collection supervised by the PepsiCo India Design Team. Pepsi India took this step because they want to re-establish its connection with the country’s youth, which can be found more in the online community and less in the traditional business space.

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【Pepsi’s NFT Ecosystem is being designed by Timea Balo and the PepsiCo India Design Team】soft drink giant Pepsi has announced that it shall be introducing its NFTs to the Indian market. Pepsi’s NFT Ecosystem has been designed by Timea Balo, an illustrator, to co-curate the Pepsi Black NFT collection supervised by the PepsiCo India Design Team. Pepsi India took this step because they want to re-establish its connection with the country’s youth, which can be found more in the online community and less in the traditional business space.

Pepsi’s NFT Ecosystem is being designed by Timea Balo and the PepsiCo India Design Team

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